The Surge Gets 14 Minutes of Brutal Gameplay
Apparently the Dark Souls series has been so influential that its reach is even being felt within the sci-fi genre. Set to be released on PS4, Xbox One and PC in May, The Surge brings the punishingly difficult gameplay mechanics of the Souls series into the setting of a post-apocalyptic version of Earth, with satisfyingly brutal results.
Developed by Lords of the Fallen’s Deck13 Interactive, a 14 minute gameplay video of The Surge has been released on publisher Focus Home Interactive’s Youtube channel. Narrated by designer Adam Hetenyi, it gives us a look at the game’s visceral combat system, in which the player can target enemy body parts before using their exoskeleton to literally rip their foes to pieces. It also showcases some of the RPG elements that will be on display with a look at some of the implants that you can use to power up your exo-suit.
Sci-fi action RPG The Surge unveils 14min of uncut gameplay commented by the developers
Upcoming sci-fi action RPG The Surge today reveals 14 minutes of gameplay with commentary from Deck13 Game Designer Adam Hetenyi. Explore the dystopian environments in CREO’s mysterious industrial and RND complex, the Abandoned Laboratories.
Fitted with an industrial exoskeleton, you must fight your way through CREO, equipping the spoils of combat to your suit. Armor and weapons are looted from enemies after duels, in which you will take advantage of The Surge’s unique limb-targeting system to attack and cut off parts of the enemy you want to equip or craft.
Targeting a part of the enemy which is armored will deal less damage, but you will earn the opportunity to deal a finishing blow that will cut off the limb in-tact, allowing you to loot the spoils, gain blueprints, and tech-scrap used to level up your exoskeleton.
The Surge features vertical and horizontal attacks, which are used in combination with parry’s, ducks and jumps as well as a boosted dodge – courtesy of your exoskeleton – culminating in swift, snappy, precise combat situations unlike anything experienced before.
At CREO, you will meet survivors who need help or who can offer assistance. Accepting missions can yield extra rewards, but you will have to balance that against your desire to go deeper into the complex, as the stakes grow ever higher – once dropped, your tech scrap will diminish over time.
Face the dangers of CREO and set your own challenges. Accept missions, learn more about CREO’s history and lore, and fight the various mini-bosses scattered throughout the environment, or play it safe and struggle to survive – it’s up to you.
The Surge slices its way onto PS4, Xbox One, and PC in May 2017.
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